The Panthers (12-0) are on a bye in Week 14. Not really, but playing the Falcons (6-6) is virtually the same thing.

After a 5-0 start, Atlanta has lost five of its last six games -- the most recent a 23-19 loss to the Buccaneers last Sunday. The Falcons are now on the outside looking in in the NFC. The same cannot be said for Carolina.

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The final unblemished team in the NFL have already clinched the division, but it's the No. 1 overall seed and history they chase. The Cardinals' 23-20 victory over the Vikings on Thursday kept the pressure on the Panthers.

A loss will leave the top of the NFC up for grabs.

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For those out of network, the contest between the two can be found here (requires free trial registration).

Preview

Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

Location: Bank of America Stadium

Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 65

Odds, per Bovada: Panthers -9

Radio: 94.3 WSC FM

TV: FOX

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